Case: Inniss v. Aderhold

1:14-cv-01180 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Filed Date: April 22, 2014

Closed Date: 2015

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Case Summary

On April 22, 2014, three same-sex couples and one individual filed this class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Two couples wished to marry in Georgia, one couple sought recognition of their marriage celebrated in Connecticut, and the widow of a couple married in New York sought recognition of that marriage. Represented by Lambda Legal, the plaintiffs filed their lawsuit against the State of Georgia. They sought class certification, injunctive re…

On April 22, 2014, three same-sex couples and one individual filed this class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Two couples wished to marry in Georgia, one couple sought recognition of their marriage celebrated in Connecticut, and the widow of a couple married in New York sought recognition of that marriage. Represented by Lambda Legal, the plaintiffs filed their lawsuit against the State of Georgia. They sought class certification, injunctive relief, and attorneys fees.

Specifically, the plaintiffs alleged that the Georgia ban on celebration or recognition of same-sex marriage violated their rights under the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, depriving them of due process and equal protection. They argued that the ban passed no level of judicial scrutiny and that it discriminated on the basis of sexual orientation and sex. On August 4, 2014, the plaintiffs filed an Amended Complaint.

The State moved to dismiss the complaint, and the court denied their motion on Jan. 8, 2015. Using rational basis review, the court held that the State did "not address how Georgia’s asserted interests in child welfare and procreation are advanced by the State’s prohibition on same-sex marriages, and the State’s refusal to recognize lawful marriages performed in other States." The court also found that the plaintiffs had presented evidence to the contrary, alleging that same-sex marriage prohibition in fact harms child welfare. 80 F.Supp.3d 1335.

The State moved to stay proceedings pending the resolution of Obergefell v. Hodges in the Supreme Court. The court ordered, on January 29, 2015, that the motion was granted in part and denied in part. It was granted with respect to discovery in this action, but denied with respect to non-discovery pleadings.

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court in Obergefell held that the right to marry is fundamental, and that it demeans gay and lesbian couples to deprive them of access to marriage. The 14th Amendment therefore does not allow states to ban same-sex marriage.

On October 7, 2015, the court enjoined the defendants from excluding same-sex couples from civil marriage on the same terms and conditions of different-sex couples. The court found that Obergefell was binding precedent and that it required entry of judgment in favor of the plaintiffs. The court enjoined the State from excluding same-sex couples from marriage on the same terms as opposite-sex couples, and from refusing to recognize a lawful same-sex marriage performed in another state on the grounds of that marriage's same-sex character.

The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Megan Dolan (11/15/2015)

Virginia Weeks (3/9/2018)

People


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Borelli, Tara Lynn (California)

Dempsey, Jennifer Burch (Georgia)

Draigh, David P (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

Burwell, Kaye Woodard (Georgia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Custer, William V (Georgia)

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1:14-cv-01180

Docket [PACER]

Oct. 8, 2015

Oct. 8, 2015

Docket
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Complaint For Injunctive And Declaratory Relief [Class Action]

April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014

Complaint
37

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First Amended Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief [Class Action]

Aug. 4, 2014

Aug. 4, 2014

Complaint
61

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Order

Jan. 29, 2015

Jan. 29, 2015

Order/Opinion
67

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Order

Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

Order/Opinion

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Docket

Last updated Jan. 24, 2024, 3:10 a.m.

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1

COMPLAINT filed by Avery Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Johnny Shane Thomas, Michael Bishop, Rayshawn Chandler, Shelton Stroman and Jennifer Sisson. ( Filing fee $ 400.00 receipt number 113E−5144522.) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(eop) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 04/22/2014)

April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014

2

Electronic Summons Issued as to Deborah Aderhold, Brook Davidson and Judge Pinkie Toomer. (Attachments: # 1 B. Davidson, # 2 P. Toomer)(eop) (Entered: 04/22/2014)

April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014

3

Certificate of Interested Persons by Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman and Johnny Shane Thomas. (eop) (Entered: 04/22/2014)

April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014

4

NOTICE of Appearance by Tara L. Borelli on behalf of Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 04/23/2014)

April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

5

APPLICATION for Admission of Susan Sommer Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number 113E−5149525)by Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 04/23/2014)

April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

6

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Lynn Littrell on behalf of Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas (Littrell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/23/2014)

April 23, 2014

April 23, 2014

7

NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory R. Nevins on behalf of Christopher Inniss (Nevins, Gregory) (Entered: 04/24/2014)

April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 5 APPLICATION for Admission of Susan Sommer Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number 113E−5149525). Attorney Susan L. Sommer added appearing on behalf of Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas (pb) (Entered: 04/24/2014)

April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

ORDER (by docket entry only) granting 5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Susan Sommer. Ordered by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr. on 4/24/14. (jdb) (Entered: 04/24/2014)

April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

8

APPLICATION for Admission of Douglas E. Winter Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number 113E−5151440)by Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas. (Custer, William) (Entered: 04/24/2014)

April 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

RETURN of 9 APPLICATION for Admission of David P. Draigh Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number 113E−5151546) to attorney for correction re: format. (pb) (Entered: 04/29/2014)

April 29, 2014

April 29, 2014

10

APPLICATION for Admission of David P. Draigh Pro Hac Vice by Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas. (Custer, William) (Entered: 04/29/2014)

April 29, 2014

April 29, 2014

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 8 APPLICATION for Admission of Douglas E. Winter Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number 113E−5151440). Attorney Douglas E. Winter added appearing on behalf of Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas (pb) (Entered: 04/30/2014)

April 30, 2014

April 30, 2014

11

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Avery Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Johnny Shane Thomas, Michael Bishop, Rayshawn Chandler, Shelton Stroman, Jennifer Sisson. Deborah Aderhold waiver mailed on 4/22/2014, answer due 6/23/2014. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 05/05/2014)

May 5, 2014

May 5, 2014

ORDER (by docket entry only) granting 8 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Douglas E. Winter. Ordered by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr. on 5/7/14. (jdb) (Entered: 05/07/2014)

May 7, 2014

May 7, 2014

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 10 APPLICATION for Admission of David P. Draigh Pro Hac Vice. Attorney David P. Draigh added appearing on behalf of Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas (pb) (Entered: 05/07/2014)

May 7, 2014

May 7, 2014

ORDER (by docket entry only) granting 10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David P. Draigh. Ordered by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr. on 5/7/14. (jdb) (Entered: 05/07/2014)

May 7, 2014

May 7, 2014

12

NOTICE by Christopher Inniss, Shelton Stroman of Local Rule 23.1(C)(2) Joint Statement (Custer, William) (Entered: 05/13/2014)

May 13, 2014

May 13, 2014

13

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Avery Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Johnny Shane Thomas, Michael Bishop, Rayshawn Chandler, Shelton Stroman, Jennifer Sisson. Brook Davidson waiver mailed on 4/22/2014, answer due 6/23/2014. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 05/14/2014)

May 14, 2014

May 14, 2014

14

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Pinkie Toomer. Pinkie Toomer waiver mailed on 4/22/2014, answer due 6/23/2014. (Burwell, Kaye) (Entered: 05/20/2014)

May 20, 2014

May 20, 2014

15

MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Response Either by Answer or Motion to Plaintiffs' Complaint and Proposed Order by Deborah Aderhold, Brook Davidson, Pinkie Toomer. (Orland, Devon) (Entered: 05/27/2014)

May 27, 2014

May 27, 2014

16

NOTICE of Appearance by Frank E. Jenkins, III on behalf of Brook Davidson (Jenkins, Frank) (Entered: 05/29/2014)

May 29, 2014

May 29, 2014

17

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Lige Walker on behalf of Brook Davidson (Walker, Robert) (Entered: 05/29/2014)

May 29, 2014

May 29, 2014

18

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Van Stephens, II on behalf of Brook Davidson (Stephens, Michael) (Entered: 05/29/2014)

May 29, 2014

May 29, 2014

19

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time Revised Consent Motion For Extension of Time to File a Response Either by Answer or Motion to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Deborah Aderhold, Brook Davidson, Pinkie Toomer. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Orland, Devon) Modified on 5/30/2014 in order to update motion type (anc). (Entered: 05/30/2014)

May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014

21

NOTICE of Appearance by Diana L. Freeman on behalf of Pinkie Toomer (Freeman, Diana) (Entered: 05/30/2014)

May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014

22

NOTICE of Appearance by R. David Ware on behalf of Pinkie Toomer (Ware, R.) (Entered: 05/30/2014)

May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014

23

ORDER GRANTING 19 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File an Answer or Respond to Complaint. Defendants shall have an additional thirty (30) days, up to and including July 21 2014, in which to respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 5/30/2014. (anc) (Entered: 05/30/2014)

May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014

24

NOTICE of Appearance by Devon Orland on behalf of Deborah Aderhold (Orland, Devon) (Entered: 06/11/2014)

June 11, 2014

June 11, 2014

25

NOTICE of Appearance by Nels Stefan David Peterson on behalf of Deborah Aderhold (Peterson, Nels) (Entered: 06/18/2014)

June 18, 2014

June 18, 2014

26

Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): July 22, 2014 through July 28, 2014 and August 6, 2014 through August 12, 2014, by Devon Orland. (Orland, Devon) (Entered: 07/08/2014)

July 8, 2014

July 8, 2014

27

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Deborah Aderhold. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Orland, Devon) Modified on 7/21/2014 in order to remove duplicate text (anc). (Entered: 07/18/2014)

July 18, 2014

July 18, 2014

28

ORDER GRANTING 27 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Defendant Deborah Aderhold is permitted to file a brief in support of a motion under FED. R. CIV. P. 12(b) that is up to forty five (45) pages in length. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 7/18/2014. (anc) (Entered: 07/18/2014)

July 18, 2014

July 18, 2014

29

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Deborah Aderhold. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Her Motion to Dismiss the Complaint, # 2 Exhibit A)(Orland, Devon) (Entered: 07/21/2014)

July 21, 2014

July 21, 2014

30

Certificate of Interested Persons by Brook Davidson. (Jenkins, Frank) (Entered: 07/21/2014)

July 21, 2014

July 21, 2014

31

ANSWER to 1 COMPLAINT by Brook Davidson. Discovery ends on 12/18/2014.(Jenkins, Frank) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 07/21/2014)

July 21, 2014

July 21, 2014

32

ANSWER to 1 COMPLAINT by Pinkie Toomer.(Burwell, Kaye) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. Modified on 7/23/2014 in order to remove duplicate text (anc). (Entered: 07/21/2014)

July 21, 2014

July 21, 2014

NOTICE FROM THE COURT (by docket entry only): Parties are advised to go to the district courts website at www.gand.uscourts.gov. On the home page, locate the Attorney Information link which will direct you to Preparation for a Civil and/or Criminal Trial Before Judge Duffey. Here, the Court has provided its Standing Order Regarding Civil Litigants. The Parties shall abide by this Standing Order throughout the processing of this case. Parties are instructed to pay particular attention to the requirements for Motions for Summary Judgment. (jdb) (Entered: 07/22/2014)

July 22, 2014

July 22, 2014

33

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Oppose Defendant Deborah Aderhold's 29 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , MOTION To Exceed Page Limit by Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Borelli, Tara) Added MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages on 7/25/2014 (anc). (Entered: 07/24/2014)

July 24, 2014

July 24, 2014

34

ORDER GRANTING 33 Motion for Extension of Time and Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. No later than September 5, 2014, Plaintiffs shall serve a brief of no more than 40 pages in length opposing Defendant Deborah Aderhold's Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 7/25/2014. (anc) (Entered:

July 25, 2014

July 25, 2014

36

ORDER GRANTING 35 Motion to Amend Complaint to Add Plaintiffs and a Defendant. Plaintiffs shall have five (5) days from the date of this Order to file their First Amended Class Action Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief. Those Defendants who have answered the previously filed complaint are relieved of any obligation under the rules of civil procedure to answer the amended complaint. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 7/31/2014. (anc) (Entered: 08/01/2014)

July 31, 2014

July 31, 2014

37

First AMENDED COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief against All Defendants, filed by Avery Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Johnny Shane Thomas, Michael Bishop, Rayshawn Chandler, Shelton Stroman, Jennifer Sisson. (Attachments: # 1 Summons for Monica P. Fenton)(Borelli, Tara) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 08/04/2014)

Aug. 4, 2014

Aug. 4, 2014

38

Electronic Summons Issued as to Monica P. Fenton. (anc) (Entered: 08/05/2014)

Aug. 5, 2014

Aug. 5, 2014

39

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Executed filed by Christopher Inniss, Johnny Shane Thomas, Jennifer Sisson, Avery Chandler, Krista Wurz, Elizabeth Wurz, Michael Bishop, Shelton Stroman, Rayshawn Chandler. Monica P. Fenton served on 8/4/2014, answer due 8/26/2014. (Custer, William) (Entered: 08/05/2014)

Aug. 5, 2014

Aug. 5, 2014

40

Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings Until Such a Time That The Court Rules on the Pending Motion To Dismiss and Brief in Support by Deborah Aderhold. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Orland, Devon) (Entered: 08/05/2014)

Aug. 5, 2014

Aug. 5, 2014

41

ORDER GRANTING 40 Motion to Stay Proceedings. This case is stayed until such time as the Court rules on Defendant Aderhold's Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 8/7/2014. (anc) (Entered: 08/08/2014)

Aug. 8, 2014

Aug. 8, 2014

42

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by Deborah Aderhold, Monica P. Fenton. (Orland, Devon) (Entered: 08/18/2014)

Aug. 18, 2014

Aug. 18, 2014

Submission of 42 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint , 29 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , submitted to District Judge William S. Duffey. (anc) (Entered: 09/05/2014)

Sept. 5, 2014

Sept. 5, 2014

43

RESPONSE in Opposition re 29 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , 42 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed by Christopher Inniss. (Custer, William) (Entered: 09/05/2014)

Sept. 5, 2014

Sept. 5, 2014

44

MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Reply in Support of Defendants Pending Motion to Dismiss and Proposed Order by Deborah Aderhold, Monica P. Fenton. (Orland, Devon) (Entered: 09/11/2014)

Sept. 11, 2014

Sept. 11, 2014

ORDER (by docket entry only) granting 44 MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Reply in Support of Defendants Pending Motion to Dismiss up to and including 10/22/14. No Further Extensions Will Be Granted. Ordered by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr. on 9/12/14. (jdb) (Entered: 09/12/2014)

Sept. 12, 2014

Sept. 12, 2014

45

NOTICE Of Filing Supplemental Authority by Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas, Elizabeth Wurz, Krista Wurz re 43 Response in Opposition to Motion (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A − Supreme Court Order Denying Certiorari)(Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 10/06/2014)

Oct. 6, 2014

Oct. 6, 2014

Submission of 42 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint , 29 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , submitted to District Judge William S. Duffey. (anc) (Entered: 10/23/2014)

Oct. 23, 2014

Oct. 23, 2014

47

NOTICE Of Filing Supplemental Authority by Deborah Aderhold, Monica P. Fenton (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Opinion, # 2 Exhibit B Supreme Court Docket Page)(Orland, Devon) (Entered: 11/24/2014)

Nov. 24, 2014

Nov. 24, 2014

48

NOTICE Of Filing Supplemental Authority by Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas, Elizabeth Wurz, Krista Wurz re 43 Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A − Jernigan v. Crane (E.D. Ark. Nov. 25, 2014), # 2 Exhibit B − Campaign for Southern Equality v. Bryant (S.D. Miss. Nov. 25, 2014))(Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 11/26/2014)

Nov. 26, 2014

Nov. 26, 2014

49

OPINION and ORDER denying 29 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; denying 42 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 1/8/15. (hfm) (Entered: 01/08/2015)

Jan. 8, 2015

Jan. 8, 2015

50

NOTICE of Appearance by Britt Grant on behalf of Deborah Aderhold, Monica P. Fenton (Orland, Devon) Modified on 1/13/2015 to correct attorney name. (jtj) (Entered: 01/12/2015)

Jan. 12, 2015

Jan. 12, 2015

51

Certification of Consent to Substitution of Counsel. Britt Grant replacing attorney Nels Stefan David Peterson. (Orland, Devon) Modified on 1/13/2015 in order to update docket text (anc). (Entered: 01/12/2015)

Jan. 12, 2015

Jan. 12, 2015

52

MOTION to Withdraw Nels Stefan David Peterson as Attorneyby Deborah Aderhold, Monica P. Fenton. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peterson, Nels) (Entered: 01/12/2015)

Jan. 12, 2015

Jan. 12, 2015

53

Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending a Ruling by the United States Supreme Court by Deborah Aderhold, Monica P. Fenton. (Orland, Devon) (Entered: 01/20/2015)

Jan. 20, 2015

Jan. 20, 2015

54

PROPOSED ORDER Unopposed Motion re: 53 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending a Ruling by the United States Supreme Court . (Orland, Devon) (Entered: 01/20/2015)

Jan. 20, 2015

Jan. 20, 2015

55

MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint by Deborah Aderhold, Monica P. Fenton. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Orland, Devon) Modified on 2/3/2015 to correct filing attorney(hfm). (Entered: 01/22/2015)

Jan. 22, 2015

Jan. 22, 2015

56

ORDER that Plaintiffs and Defendants Davidson and Toomer shall, on or before January 28, 2015, file their response to the Motion to Stay 53 , so that the Court can determine whether a Stay is warranted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants Aderholds and Fentons Consent Motion to Extend Time to Answer the Amended Complaint 55 is GRANTED. The Court will determine the schedule for filing an Answer to the Amended Complaint after it determines if this matter will be stayed. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 1/23/15. (hfm) (Entered: 01/23/2015)

Jan. 23, 2015

Jan. 23, 2015

57

RESPONSE re 53 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending a Ruling by the United States Supreme Court filed by Brook Davidson. (Walker, Robert) (Entered: 01/26/2015)

Jan. 26, 2015

Jan. 26, 2015

58

RESPONSE re 53 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending a Ruling by the United States Supreme Court filed by Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas, Elizabeth Wurz, Krista Wurz. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 01/27/2015)

Jan. 27, 2015

Jan. 27, 2015

59

AMENDED RESPONSE re 53 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending a Ruling by the United States Supreme Court filed by Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas, Elizabeth Wurz, Krista Wurz. (Borelli, Tara) Modified on 1/28/2015 in order to uodate docket text (anc). (Entered: 01/28/2015)

Jan. 28, 2015

Jan. 28, 2015

60

Certification of Consent to Substitution of Counsel. Lanna Renee Hill replacing attorney Diana L. Freeman. (Hill, Lanna) (Entered: 01/28/2015)

Jan. 28, 2015

Jan. 28, 2015

61

ORDER that the 53 Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending a Ruling by the United States Supreme Court is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. It is GRANTED with respect to discovery in this action, but DENIED with respect to non−discovery pleadings, including the Answer required to be filed by Defendants Aderhold and Fenton. Defendants Aderhold's and Fenton's Answer is required to be filed on or before February 17, 2015. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court's January 8, 2015, Opinion and Order 49 is CERTIFIED under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b). The Court determines that its January 8th Order involves a controlling question of law as to which there is substantial ground for difference of opinion and that an immediate appeal from the January 8th Order may materially advance the ultimate termination of this litigation. The ten−day period within which to appeal the Court's January 8th Order will run from the date of this Order. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 1/29/2015. (anc) (Entered: 01/29/2015)

Jan. 29, 2015

Jan. 29, 2015

62

Defenses and ANSWER to 37 Amended Complaint by Deborah Aderhold, Monica P. Fenton.(Orland, Devon) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 02/13/2015)

Feb. 13, 2015

Feb. 13, 2015

63

Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 04−06−2015 through 04−13−2015, 06−23−2015, 07−01−2015 through 07−02−2015, 08−10−2015 through 08−11−2015, by Devon Orland. (Orland, Devon) (Entered: 03/05/2015)

March 5, 2015

March 5, 2015

64

Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): May 18, 2015 through May 20, 2015, by Devon Orland. (Orland, Devon) (Entered: 04/28/2015)

April 28, 2015

April 28, 2015

65

ORDER that the parties are directed to file, on or before September 15, 2015, a joint status report discussing the impact of the Supreme Court's recent decision in Obergefell v Hodges. The parties should specifically advise the Court of their recommendation regarding the further processing, if any, of this litigation Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 9/2/2015. (anc) (Entered: 09/02/2015)

Sept. 2, 2015

Sept. 2, 2015

66

STATUS REPORT by Michael Bishop, Avery Chandler, Rayshawn Chandler, Christopher Inniss, Jennifer Sisson, Shelton Stroman, Johnny Shane Thomas, Elizabeth Wurz, Krista Wurz. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 09/15/2015)

Sept. 15, 2015

Sept. 15, 2015

67

ORDER that judgment be entered in favor of Plaintiffs Christopher Inniss, Shelton Stroman, Rayshawn Chandler, Avery Chandler, Michael Bishop, Johnny Shane Thomas, Jennifer Sisson, Elizabeth Wurz and Krista Wurz. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants and their officers, employees, agents, and all other individuals under their supervision, direction, or control are permanently enjoined from enforcing Constitution art. I, § IV, para. I, and O.C.G.A. §§ 19−3−3.1, 19−3−30, to exclude same−sex couples from civil marriage on the same terms and conditions as opposite−sex couples, or to refuse to recognize a lawful same−sex marriage performed in another State on the ground of its same−sex character. Signed by Judge William S. Duffey, Jr on 10/7/2015. (anc) (Entered: 10/08/2015)

Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

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CLERK'S JUDGMENT entered in favor of plaintiffs (anc)−−Please refer to http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov to obtain an appeals jurisdiction checklist−− (Entered: 10/08/2015)

Oct. 8, 2015

Oct. 8, 2015

Civil Case Terminated. (anc) (Entered: 10/08/2015)

Oct. 8, 2015

Oct. 8, 2015

Case Details

State / Territory: Georgia

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Same-Sex Marriage

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 22, 2014

Closing Date: 2015

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Several same-sex couples in Georgia: some were married out-of-state and seek recognition of those marriages; some wish to marry in Georgia.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Lambda Legal

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

State of Georgia, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Issues

General:

Marriage

Discrimination-area:

Disparate Treatment

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+

Discrimination-basis:

Sex discrimination

Sexual orientation

Affected Sex or Gender:

Female

Male